A Tree planting program to protect the river catchment areas around drinking water intakes

A tree planting program was organized by Center for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) and Aquatic club of Department of Zoology and Environmental Management of University of Kelaniya in collaboration with National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Sabaragamuwa on 16th November 2017.

Volunteers headed by university students on their way to the tree planting site

Around 1500 plants including Terminalia arjuna (kumbuk), Dipterocarpus zeylanicus (hora), Berrya cordifolia (halmilla), Pericopsis mooniana (nedun), Madhuca longifolia (mee) and Areca catechu (puwak) were successfully planted in the water catchment area of We Ganga adjacent to the main water intake of NWSDB, Kahawaththe and the temple premises of Purana Rajamaha Viharaya, Kahawaththe.

Dr. Rangika Bandara, a senior lecturer Senior Lecturer, Department of Zoology and Environmental management, University of Kelaniya, coordinated the event

Also, section B (Agriculture and Foresstry) of Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLAAS) supported the event to make it a success. This event was coordinated by Dr. Rangika Bandara, Senior Lecturer, Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, President –Section B, SLAAS.

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About Sisira Kumara

Sisira Kumara works as an Editor (News and Web) for The Sri lankan Scientist Magazine and the The Sri Lankan Scientist Media Organization. A graduate in Agricultural Biotechnology Mr. Sisira mainly covers local and international science news including latest findings and events.